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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/19/2017 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 2017 Mayor Jett called the regularly scheduled June 19, 2017 meeting of the McHenry City Council to order at 7:00 pm. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Mihevc, Devine, Condon, Santi, Glab, and Schaefer. Absent: Alderman Curry. Also in attendance: City Administrator Morefield, Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Jones, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Director of Finance Lynch, City Attorney McArdle and City Clerk Nevitt. PRESENTATION OF MAYORAL PROCLAMATION HONORING HOME OF THE SPARROW 30T" ANNIVERSARY Mayor Jett read aloud the proclamation recognizing Home of the Sparrow's 30th Anniversary. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one spoke at Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA A. Award of Bid for 2017 Sidewalk Cutting Program to Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. for the amount not to exceed $11,700; B. Resolution of Support for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Technical Assistance Grant to be submitted by the McHenry County Department of Planning & Development and a Contribution of $5,000 towards the study as part of a required local match; C. Special Event Liquor License request from Zion Lutheran Church, 4206 W. Elm St, for Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser on July 15, 2017; D. Temporary Closure of a portion of Washington Street between Green & Court Street from 8- 5:00 PM for a Block Party & Special Event Liquor License request from St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 Washington Street, for Imabridge Africa Fundraiser on July 30, 2017; E. Block Party Applications: Temporary Closure of Conway Circle between Dundalk and Cashel on July 8th and Temporary Closure of Hemlock Drive between Arbor and Plumrose on July 22 from 11-7 PM F. Parks Facilities/Special Use/Picnic Permits; G. April 3, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes; H. April 17, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes; I. April 24, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes; J. May 15, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes; and K. Payment of Bills in the amount of $344,360.29. Mayor Jett stated that Item B would be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on as a separate Item. Motion by Santi, second by Schaefer, approving Consent Agenda, as amended, Item A and Items C through K. Regular Meeting Page 2 June 19, 2017 Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Mihevc, Devine, Condon, Glab Voting Nay: None. Absent: Curry. Motion Carried. Consent Agenda Item 6-B Alderman Glab expressed his concern of what the city was getting into. Director of Economic Development Martin responded by stating that he recommended five thousand but the match is projected to be twenty thousand to twenty-five thousand. Motion by Condon, second by Schaefer, approving amended Consent Agenda Item 6-B Voting Aye: Condon, Schaefer, Santi, Glab, Mihevc, Devine Voting Nay: None. Absent: Curry. Motion Carried. INDIVIDUAL ACTION ITEMS A) MOTION TO AWARD BID TO PETER BAKER AND SON COMPANY OF LAKE BLUFF, ILLINOIS TO COMPLETE THE 2017 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM FOR THE AMOUNT OF $1,082,839.64 (ACTUAL AMOUNT MAY VARY BASED ON QUANTITIES USED). Director of Public Works Schmitt presented this item to the City Council. Alderman Condon stated that it was nice to see Peter Baker come in under the bid. Alderman Santi agreed with Alderman Condon and added it was good to see the bid awarded to Peter Baker as they have done projects for the city before. Motion by Glab, second by Devine, approving Individual Action Item 7-A. Voting Aye: Glab, Devine, Condon, Mihevc, Schaefer, Santi Voting Nay: None. Absent: Curry. Motion Carried. � MOTION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO DEDIGNATE THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE STRUCTURE —THREE (3) MEMBERS OR FIVE (51 MEMBERS Alderman Glab stated the consensus of the Council from the last meeting was moving forward with five (5) members. Alderman Glab also expressed concern about the city ordinance and if it would have to be amended if the City Council structure went to five (5) members. Regular Meeting Page 3 June 19, 2017 City Attorney McArdle responded by stating the way the ordinance reads now is that there is three (3) members unless City Council shall provide otherwise. Alderman Schaefer asked if the committee assignments would be the same or would change. City Attorney McArdle responded, stating that the previous assignments are standing through the last administration; now that there is a new Mayor, the committees will be reassigned. Alderman Condon expressed that she preferred three (3) members to the committees for various reasons. Alderman Schaefer stated that in his 12 years as an Alderman there have never been any situations with the Open Meetings Act and does not feel it needs to be changed. City Attorney McArdle clarified what the majority would be for three (3) member committees and when a violation would occur. Alderman Santi expressed no objections to committees with three (3) members; only concerns are with the Open Meetings Act and would like to avoid any situations that might arise and leaning more towards five (5) committee members. Alderman Devine expressed his concern of what was discussed in the last City Council meeting about the committees having three (3) or five (5) members, and was not sure Ay it had come up again on this meeting's agenda. City Attorney McArdle explained that the last meeting was just a discussion of the City Council and no actual vote was taken. Motion by Glab, second by Santi, to designate standings committees be comprised of five (5) members. Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Motion Failed. Glab, Santi, Mihevc Schaefer, Devine, Condon, Mayor Jett Curry. Motion by Santi, second by Glab, to move to five (5) committee members for a designated time frame of one (1) year and be reviewed after a year. Voting Ave: Voting Nay: Santi, Glab, Mihevc Regular Meeting Page 4 June 19, 2017 DISCUSSION ITEMS None. e City Administrator Morefield stated the eblast went out about the Parade Marshall event coming up. Lacey's Place dropped off menus, and they have been approved from McHenry County Health Department to sell sushi. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Jett reported that included in the Agenda Supplement are the appointments for the three (3) member committees. Alderman Glab expressed that the vote for standing committee structure should have been delayed because not all of the City Council members were in attendance, the absent Alderman was scheduled to be out of town for this meeting. He also stated that before anything moves forward with 15t Midwest Bank there should be a consensus from City Council. Alderman Glab also expressed that he does not see any support for the gas station at that location. Mayor Jett responded by stating he was unaware that the Alderman would not be present at the meeting until the day before. Alderman Glab also expressed that he would like to know more about the project before the bank is turned into a gas station. Alderman Devine stated he agreed with Alderman Glab about the gas station, it is a very hard location to enter and exit and does not think it is an appropriate location for a gas station. Alderman Condon said she agreed about the gas station but stated that it is up to the property owner to contact the City Council for their input. Alderman Schaefer directed a question to the Director of Economic Development, asking if the property was already approved for zoning. Whereas Director of Economic Development Martin stated it is currently zoned C 4 and would need to go before the Planning and Zoning Commission, Alderman Schaefer said he is not in favor of a gas station at that location and there are other location opportunities in McHenry that would be better suited for a gas station. Alderman Glab expressed there should be a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss redevelopment of the downtown area. Regular Meeting Page 5 June 19, 2017 EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Santi, second by Devine to adjourn to Executive Session: A. To discuss collective negotiating matter pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2). B. For discussion of probable litigation against the City pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) and prior criminal investigations to be discussed between the City Council and the Deputy Chief of Police pursuant to 5 ILCS120/2(c)(14)I at 7:42 pm. Voting Aye: Santi, Devine, Mihevc, Schaefer, Condon, Glab Voting Nay: None. Absent: Curry. Motion Carried. Motion by Condon, second by Santi, to return to Open Session at 8:28 pm. Voting Aye: Condon, Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Mihevc, Devine Voting Nay: None. Absent: Curry. Motion Carried. Council returned to Open Session at 8:28 pm. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Santi, second by Schaefer, to adjourn meeting at 8:30 pm. Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Condon, Glab, Mihevc, Devine Voting Nay: None. Absent: Curry. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm Mayor